Creamy Tiramisu Ice Cream Cake

Step 1: Prepare the Loaf Tin

1. Line the Tin: Take a 1kg loaf tin and line it with cling film, ensuring the film overhangs the edges for easy removal later.

Step 2: Mix the Creamy Base

2. Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat together 2 tubs of mascarpone cheese, 115g of caster sugar, and 6 tablespoons of marsala wine until smooth.
3. Add Chocolate and Cream: Gently fold in the 50g of chopped dark chocolate and 142ml of lightly whipped double cream until fully combined. Set this mixture aside.

Step 3: Prepare the Coffee Mixture

4. Brew the Coffee: Boil 600ml of water. Pour it over 5 tablespoons of ground coffee in a bowl and let it steep for 5 minutes.
5. Strain and Sweeten: Strain the coffee into another bowl and stir in 85g of caster sugar and 3 tablespoons of brandy until dissolved.

Step 4: Assemble the Cake

6. Dip the Biscuits: Take 200g of Italian sponge fingers (Savoiardi). Quickly dip them into the coffee mixture one at a time, ensuring they soak but don’t get too soggy.
7. Line the Tin: Place the dipped biscuits along the base and up the long sides of the loaf tin, standing them upright so they slightly exceed the rim.
8. Add the Creamy Layer: Spoon half of the creamy mascarpone mixture into the tin, spreading it evenly over the biscuits.
9. Top with More Biscuits: Dip the reserved biscuits into the coffee and lay them on top of the creamy layer end to end.
10. Finish with Remaining Cream: Spoon the rest of the creamy mixture on top of the biscuits, smoothing the surface. Fold the overhanging sponge fingers over the filling and press down gently.

Step 5: Freeze and Serve

11. Cover and Freeze: Cover the loaf tin with cling film and freeze for at least 4 hours or until firm.
12. Serve the Cake: When ready to serve, turn the cake out onto a serving plate, remove the cling film, and dust generously with cocoa powder.
13. Add Toppings: Spoon the remaining lightly whipped cream down the center of the cake and decorate with chocolate shavings or curls.

Enjoy your delicious Creamy Tiramisu Ice Cream Cake!